Topic
Parliamentary Procedure
9,520 speeches · 1,565 speakers
Party share
By the speaker's party · counts only, no scoring. "Unattributed" = speeches not resolved to an MP.
Most active on this topic
| # | Member | Speeches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 955 |
| 2 | Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 548 |
| 3 | Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P. Independent Group 17 - Jaffna | 403 |
| 4 | Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P. JJB | 403 |
| 5 | Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, M.P. NDF | 359 |
| 6 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 333 |
| 7 | Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri, M.P. SJB | 286 |
| 8 | Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, M.P. SJB | 257 |
| 9 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 210 |
| 10 | Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney at Law, M.P. JJB | 179 |
Speeches
9,520 on this topic- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly prompted that the question be asked. No substantive policy position, proposal, or argument was presented in the recorded remark. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri briefly interjected to ask where a particular statement or provision was stated. The intervention appears to seek clarification on the source or location of a referenced point in the debate. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara indicated that he wanted assistance in drafting a parliamentary question, stating that he would submit the main question and two supplementary questions later. No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, or demand was raised in the speech. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara made a procedural intervention requesting that his supplementary question be written for him. No substantive policy issue or legislative matter was raised in the recorded statement. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested the Chair for an opportunity to speak and indicated that he would be brief. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara sought permission from the Chair to raise a question. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or argument was stated in the excerpt provided. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a supplementary question regarding the controversy over 323 containers, referring to claims made by Hon. Minister Arutchuna that they contained Prabhakaran’s weapons. He noted that the committee which released the containers was chaired by Hon. Bimal Rathnayake and emphasized that the Port operates as a commercial entity. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara sought to proceed with his second supplementary question while objecting to interruptions or shouting in the Chamber. He warned that if the exchange continued in that manner, they would move to another issue. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake said that during the previous day’s debate on the National Transport Commission Bill, he and his Deputy Minister had already addressed the death of a man in an elephant-train collision in substantial detail. He stated that the matter had been sufficiently clarified and required no further elaboration. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that questions should remain relevant to the subject under discussion. He added that Ministers were prepared to answer any question that was related to the subject. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly noted that questions had also been raised from the Opposition side. The intervention appears to respond to procedural exchanges during questioning rather than advancing a substantive policy position. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that supplementary questions should remain relevant to the original subject under discussion. He advised that unrelated matters should be submitted as separate questions through the proper procedure. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera briefly stated that members should also be aware of an additional point, but the provided excerpt does not include the substance of that point. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa briefly challenged an opposing interpretation of the term “subject,” indicating disagreement or confusion over how it was being understood in the debate. The available excerpt is too limited to identify the specific bill, policy area, or substantive proposal being discussed. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Asked the Chair to allow the relevant Minister to state whether he was willing to answer the question, emphasizing that only confirmation of the Minister’s willingness was being sought. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to the procedure being followed, stating that even courts do not act in that manner. The intervention appears to challenge the fairness or propriety of the parliamentary process under discussion. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera, noting his involvement in drafting the new Standing Orders, clarified the convention governing Questions Time. He stated that both Opposition and Government backbenchers may seek clarifications on government affairs, and that Members may ask a subject Minister a question not strictly related to the main question, which the Minister may answer or decline at discretion. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara cautioned against interpreting the matter in the way suggested, indicating that the statement or issue under discussion should not be understood in that manner. No substantive policy proposal or detailed argument was presented in the excerpt. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake briefly rose to address a question before the House. The provided extract contains no substantive details on the issue, proposal, or argument raised. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that another Member be allowed to speak. The intervention was procedural in nature and did not address substantive policy or legislative issues. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →